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VERY RARE FIRST EDITION , (ONLY PRINTING -- later Pirated by Donohue!) MOTHER GOOSE NOVELTY / TRANSFORMATION BOOK, Published by G. W. DILLINGHAM, 1908. in RED CLOTH with Front Paste-on of the Wizard ! ILLUSTRATED with 18 (total 36) Transformation Panels, ALL IN BRILLIANT COLORS, with 18 More Full Page Color Illustrated story pages.These are the most Classic of Mother Goose's Tales & Rhymes, Illustrated by the Noted Artist ROBERT H. PORTEOUS. He most Certainly was influenced by W.W. DENSLOW, in both the use of Strong deep background Color and his unique Children's characterizations done in the Wizard of OZ, and his later work in Billy Bounce, the Pearl & the Pumpkin, the Jeweled Toad and the Teddy Bear's Christmas. Check them out for the uncanny similarities!That said, Porteus created a Unique and Compelling work here. It is In tact, with strong heavy sown binder. All Panels are COMPLETE & UN-DAMAGED; NO NAMES OR MARKS other than a faint inscription on blank ffep!~GRAND CONDITION FOR A VERY… Read More

FREE U.S. SHIPPING!From the Creator of the Kellogg's Rice Krispies KIDS - SNAP, CRACKLE & POP, in EXCELLENT CONDITION!A WONDERFUL, Much Sought After Charming Elf / Fairy Tale Told & Illustrated by Grant. Complete in 40 un-numbered pages, with 15 FULL PAGE COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, Marvelously illustrated in bold colors in Grant's unique style plus those Full Color end papers. Story by Grant as well.Condition is NEAR FINE -, with just a hint of light tip and edge wear, Perfect Original Burgundy cloth Spine, in RARE MATCHING COLOR ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET ( VERY GOOD- CONDITION ) !Complete with Great Illustrated end papers, tight binder, hinges un-cracked. NO MARKS, with NO DAMAGED or LOOSE PAGES. Very difficult to find title, and NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE in this CONDITION. DUST JACKET has a 2" torn rear corner (still attached) and a 3" closed tear there as well, some light bottom edge chipping.ESSENTIALLY IN TACT, NOW PRESERVED in BRODART ARCHIVAL SLEEVE !!COMBINED SHIPPING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!

JOSEPHINE LAWRENCE - TOYLAND SERIES, DOLLS & TOYS, EXCELLENT EXAMPLE! NOTE: SEE PRIOR LISTING IN MY STORE FOR BACKGROUND ON THIS BOOK/SERIES! MUCH SOUGHT AFTER CLAGHORN ILLUSTRATED TITLE. Just Finding one of these BARSE & Co. TOYLAND (Christmas) Series Titles is a Treat. Joseph C. Claghorn was a True Master, & Josephine Lawrence had the very soul of a Child! A Treasure Indeed, with 12 Full Color illustrations (8 Plus those fabulous Toy End papers)! Front board also Color illustrated with paste-on & Toyland surround. Spine cover is NEARLY PERFECT, with the Full Title, touch of tip fluff !